by Mark Catanzaro
on October 26, 2022
In New Jersey, along with the rest of the country, everyone has the right to protest under the U.S. Constitution. However, this does not mean people are allowed to do whatever they want in the name of their message. While many protests remain civil and do their job of pushing for change, there are still [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on May 10, 2022
Ah, the open road and the exhilaration of speed; an uncommon feeling of freedom. You know the speed limit is 35, but 50 just feels so right, and aren’t those speed limits just vague suggestions anyway? Suddenly, coming out of a particularly exciting turn, you see it: a parked police cruiser. You slam on the [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on July 11, 2019
Everyone knows the policeman’s motto, “Protect and serve.” Most of us have had generally positive experiences when interacting with law enforcement. But not everyone. Although police exist to protect and serve their communities, sometimes an officer can cross the line, if not even become abusive. If you’ve experienced New Jersey police misconduct, what can you [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on August 2, 2018
“Innocent until proven guilty” is a foundational principle in our country’s legal system, and it holds even when you are stopped by police. After all, your rights are protected by BOTH the US Constitution AND the New Jersey State Constitution. Having a New Jersey police misconduct attorney with a thorough understanding of your rights by [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on February 22, 2018
During a criminal trial, both the prosecution and the defense offer evidence to support their arguments. But just because certain evidence may be accurate or truthful does not always mean it’s admissible in court. If your Trenton criminal defense attorney believes that the State should not be permitted to admit certain evidence, he can file [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on December 24, 2015
With great fanfare, the New Jersey Attorney General held a press conference wherein he said the State had authorized the expenditure of $2.5 for the purchase of body cameras for 176 police departments. He said it would more than double the number of departments using the technology. Let the problems begin. On July 28, 2015, [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on December 17, 2015
Image - Morguefile We often hear the term “assault and battery,” but not many know the difference between the two. Assault and battery are similar, but there are a few differences in their legal definitions and they are considered separate charges. You can be guilty of assault without even physically striking another person. This makes [...]
by Mark
on February 19, 2015
If you've found yourself on Facebook at any point in the past week or so, there's a good chance you've watched the "Fair DUI Flyer" video. It's an interesting method for handling DUI checkpoints to say the least. The man in the video is in Tampa Bay, Florida, and he has printed out a flyer [...]